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2: Foundations of Public/Community Health
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2.0: Introduction
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2.1: Defining Public Health
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2.2: Historical Perspectives on Public/Community Health
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2.3: The Importance of Public/Community Health
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The section discusses the interconnected network of the U.S. public health system, highlighting collaboration between diverse organizations to improve health outcomes. It emphasizes the crucial role of public health in addressing population health needs through disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, and policy implementation. Concerns over inadequate funding and advocacy for public health programs are raised.
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2.4: The Core Functions and Essential Services of Public Health
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The section outlines learning objectives focused on understanding and applying the 10 Essential Public Health Services and their alignment with the three core functions of public health???assessment, policy development, and assurance. It emphasizes the role of these services and functions as a framework to address and reduce systemic and structural barriers contributing to health inequities.
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2.5: Levels of Prevention
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2.6: Chapter Summary
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This page outlines key aspects of public health, emphasizing its role in preventing disease and promoting health through organized efforts. It differentiates public health from population health, highlighting a focus on collective action, policy, and governance. Historical events, like the Industrial Revolution, have shaped public health, underscoring the need for ongoing efforts. Collaboration among various entities is crucial for improving health.
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2.7: Key Terms
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This page provides definitions for various terms related to health practice and prevention. It covers concepts such as colonialism, community health, and public health systems, with a focus on different levels of prevention???primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary. It also discusses issues like public health emergencies and notifiable infectious diseases, explaining how public health efforts aim to support society's well-being through organized efforts and policy changes.
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2.8: Review Questions
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